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Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence is sponsored by Smidt Foundation. This annual prize recognizes outstanding skilled trades teachers in U.S. public high schools and their programs. The program aims to shine a light on excellent skilled trades education and build a network of exceptional trades teachers across the country.
Geographic focus: United States
Focus areas: Skilled Trades Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Secondary Education
Application snapshot: target deadline May 1, 2026; published funding information Up to $100,000 ($30,000 for the teacher and $70,000 for the school program; or $50,000 split as $15,000 for the teacher and $35,000 for the program); eligibility guidance U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers who have been teaching at the same school for both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers who have been teaching at the same school for both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $100,000 ($30,000 for the teacher and $70,000 for the school program; or $50,000 split as $15,000 for the teacher and $35,000 for the program) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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